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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Abu fight against the Americans?

2. What name does Abu take when he and Safwa leave Pakistan?

3. How does Fahd get sick?

4. What does Mr. Bhatti serve Azza in his office?

5. What does Roshni Badress say she overheard Anvar order in a restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the goat Baba Adam has for Eid?

2. Why does Anvar decide there is a God?

3. What is Karachi like?

4. Who does Anvar rent an apartment from and why?

5. How and when does Safwa's mother die?

6. What does Dr. Yousef arrange for Safwa?

7. What happens when Qais comes to Abu and Azza's apartment and will not go away?

8. What are acceptable careers for kids like Anvar?

9. What does Fahd tell Safwa about life and death?

10. What has Safwa been taught about names, and what does she consider when she chooses a new name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zuha and Anvar meet at a French bistro. What conversation do Zuha and Anvar have about marriage and soul mates? Why does Zuha think it may not be possible to find one’s soul mate? Why does Anvar believe it is possible to find one’s soul mate? Does Anvar change Zuha’s opinion about soul mates?

Essay Topic 2

Azza wants Qais out of her life. Why does Azza want Qais out of her life? How has he hurt her? How far is Azza willing to go to get Qais out of her life? Why does she believe lying about him is justified?

Essay Topic 3

Hafeez Bhatti appears to be a slum landlord. How does the author portray Bhatti’s character when he is first introduced? What does the author reveal about Bhatti? How is Bhatti a different person than his apartments and reputation suggest?

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